Dr. Courtney Carpenter, Superintendent
Dr. Courtney Carpenter brings nearly 30 years of experience in public education and joined Argyle ISD as Superintendent of Schools in July 2023. A forward-thinking, collaborative leader, she continues guiding the district through unprecedented growth in southern Denton County while upholding Argyle ISD’s long-standing traditions of academic and extracurricular excellence, student opportunity, family engagement, and community involvement.
Since arriving in Argyle ISD, Dr. Carpenter has played a central role in managing rapid enrollment growth and long-range planning. She led the district’s Collaborative Visioning for 2025–2030, establishing a clear, actionable framework focused on Student Learning, Student Experience, Resource Stewardship, and Community Engagement. Her leadership emphasizes thoughtful planning, strong systems, and well-defined priorities that support both students and staff.
Dr. Carpenter has strengthened communication and transparency with staff, families, and the community through initiatives such as School Board Briefs, Board Walks, monthly Superintendent reports, and consistent engagement across communication platforms.
In May 2025, she guided Argyle ISD through a successful bond election to support continued growth. The $423 million bond package includes future schools, land acquisition, capital improvements, transportation, technology upgrades, and a new baseball and softball complex at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls.
With a strong commitment to legislative advocacy, Dr. Carpenter has worked to strengthen relationships with legislators and promote public education—supporting families, students, and staff across the district. She also serves in several professional leadership roles, including Medical City Denton Board Member, Texas School Coalition Executive Board Member, ESC 11 Superintendent Study Group Program Chair and SAC Representative, and TEA Approved Provider for ISD Boards of Trustees.
Dr. Carpenter has extensive experience leading fast-growing, high-performing districts and has held leadership roles at both the campus and district levels. Her expertise includes leadership development, relationship-building, accountability systems, and student growth and achievement.
Prior to joining Argyle ISD, Dr. Carpenter served two years as Deputy Superintendent in Carroll ISD in Southlake, where she supervised campus leadership and supported the district’s strategic planning process. She previously spent thirteen years at Midlothian ISD, serving as a campus principal before advancing to Director of Instructional Support, Executive Director of Innovation and Learning, Chief Administrative Officer, and Interim Superintendent.
Dr. Carpenter began her career as a classroom teacher, teaching mathematics to students in grades 3–11 for five years.
She has been married to her husband, Craig Carpenter, for over 25 years. He is also a lifelong educator and former teacher and coach, currently serving as Director of Operations at Teague ISD. They have two grown children, Kelsey and Kasen.
Dr. Carpenter is a graduate of Sam Houston State University, holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas, and earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.